Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook.
Reprint of the Horizon Press, 1975 edition. carpentry reference; carpentry history; biblical carpentry; technology and engineering; american colony tools; architectural design; woodworking; hand tools; greek; egyptian; chinese; evolution of carpentry; construction and woodworking; ancient technology; technological advances; historical tools; illustrated history to tools